Instructors

We are proud to say that all of our instructors are Brazilians and had the chance to learn straight from the source with more than 10 years of experience each.

PROFESSOR LUCAS ROCHA

ZR TEAM ARCADIA HEAD INSTRUCTOR – Professor Lucas Rocha is a Black Belt of the prestigious ZR TEAM PERNAMBUCO in Recife, Brazil. He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when he was 12, under the tutelage of his uncle and Professor Ze Radiola ( ZR TEAM founder), who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. Professor Lucas is an active competitor defending the ZR TEAM name and traditions with many accomplishments. A few of Professor Lucas’ achievements include:

4x World Champion

3x Pan American Champion

2x European Champion

World No-Gi Champion

2x Pan American No-Gi Champion

2x Brazilian Nationals Champion

American Nationals Champion

PROFESSOR DIEGO RAMALHO

ZR TEAM PASADENA HEAD INSTRUCTOR – Professor Diego came to change the environment of our academy. Starting training BJJ with 11 years of age Professor Diego has a lot of experience either competing and teaching.

By having the second location opened, ZR Pasadena. Professor Diego and Professor Lucas share the classes on both of the locations. Having the students getting different concepts of each technique where they can get what works best for each one of them. Some of Professor Diego’s accomplishments as an athlete include:

2x Third Place at World Championship

2x European Champion

7x South American Champion

9x Brazilian Nationals Champion

Professor GABRIEL SOUSA

ZR TEAM ARCADIA – With 12 years experience of training, Professor Gabriel is a Professor Lucas Black Belt. He is another Brazilian phenomenon that came to support our academy.